NC Fellows

Sophomore year of the NC Fellows program is focused around learning individual values and consciousness of self. This is accomplished during the required sophomore seminar, which is a three-credit hour course that takes place in the fall semester. The primary purpose of this course is to facilitate learning opportunities and experiences which allow participants to learn more about leadership development from an educational perspective, their values and identities and how those play a role in their leadership style and multiple facets of their lives. In addition, participants will learn more about their cohort members and engage in dialogue about community and societal issues. 

The junior year of the NC Fellows program is focused on applying relationship building skills to community service. Junior members will participate in a seminar during their first semester dedicated to learning their identity in service. Following this seminar, they will complete a two-credit class where they put their knowledge into practice and work with a community partner to produce a capstone project.

The senior year of the NC Fellows program is focused around learning community values and consciousness of context. Throughout the spring of their senior year, NC Fellows will take a required one credit hour capstone course. This course is focused on reflecting on one’s experience both inside and outside the NC Fellows program, and learning how to apply leadership concepts, skills and experiences beyond college. 

Applications will be available on Heel Life in early November each year! To find the application, search “North Carolina Fellows Program” in the Heel Life search bar, click on our program, and navigate to the Forms section of the page. There, you will be directed to fill out a Heel Life Application.  

The first part of the process involves a written submission. Then, the North Carolina Fellows team will invite select students to return for an interview. Applicants will then be notified of their acceptance after the interview portion. Unless a leadership team member has been notified, applicants must attend the interview portion to be considered for a position in NC Fellows.  

No! Letters of recommendation are not needed to complete an NC Fellows application. 

While the specific obligations depend on the year, each Fellows cohort is generally expected to adhere to the following guidelines: 

• All Fellows must complete the EDUC 309: Foundations in Leadership in the fall of their sophomore year. Being part of the NC Fellows program is conditional on the completion of this course.  

• All Fellows must attend at least 2 out of 3 Monthly Meetings each semester.  

All Fellows must be active in their assigned Fellows committees for the year.  

The NC Fellows program functions via a cohort program, meaning that this is a program where students start during their sophomore year and will remain in the program throughout their duration at Chapel Hill and then will be welcomed into the alumni chapter. 

Nothing! The NC Fellows program, as well as any projects run by the program, are completely free of cost to the Fellows.  

Don’t be shy – come say hi! Should you have any more questions about the North Carolina Fellows Program, feel free to visit the NC Fellows office at the Student Life and Leadership Suite (Carolina Union – Room 2501) or e-mail us at ncfellows@unc.edu.